Yamaha XVS6501997 - Chapter 3; Introduction; Periodic Inspections and Adjustments; Periodic Maintenance;Lubrication Intervals

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INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
INSP
ADJ
EB300000
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjust-
ments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle opera-
tion and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This informa-
tion applies to vehicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All
service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EB301000
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS
BREAK IN
EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE
BREAK-IN
1,000 km
6,000 km
or
6 months
12,000 km
or
12 months
* Fuel line
 Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
 Replace if necessary.
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Spark plugs
 Check condition.
 Clean or replace if necessary.
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* Valves
 Check valve clearance.
 Adjust if necessary.
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Air filter
 Clean or replace if necessary.
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* Battery
 Check loading condition.
 Recharge if necessary.
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Clutch
 Check operation.
 Adjust or replace cable.
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* Front brake
 Check operation and for fluid leakage. (See NOTE.)
 Replace pads if necessary.
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* Rear brake
 Check operation.
 Adjust or replace shoes if necessary.
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* Wheels
 Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for
damage.
 Tighten spokes and rebalance/replace if necessary.
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* Tires
 Check tread depth and for damage.
 Replace if necessary.
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* Wheel bearings
 Check bearing assembly for looseness or damage.
 Replace if damaged.
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*
Swingarm pivoting
point
 Check swingarm assembly for looseness.
 Repair if necessary.
 Grease with molybdenum sulfide grease every
24,000 km or 24 months.
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* Steering bearings
 Check steering for looseness and smooth operation.
 Repair if necessary.
 Grease with lithium soap base grease every
24,000 km or 24 months.
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* Chassis fasteners
 Check all nuts, bolts and screws for tightness.
 Tighten if necessary.
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Sidestand
 Check operation.
 Repair if necessary.
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* Sidestand switch
 Check operation.
 Replace if necessary.
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* Front suspension
 Check front fork operation and for oil leakage.
 Repair if necessary.
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* Rear suspension
 Check operation and for shock absorber oil leakage.
 Replace if necessary.
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* Carburetors
 Check idle speed, synchronization and starter
operation.
 Adjust if necessary.
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